MELVIN R STRADLING CRNA
NPI 1326037789
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Mesa, AZ

Active since October 18, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
87.65/100
CMS Quality Rating
160 W UNIVERSITY DR STE 1, MESA, AZ 85201(480) 202-4515 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2021, Aug 24, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Melvin R Stradling Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MELVIN R STRADLING CRNA (NPI 1326037789) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Mesa, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (RN023521) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He maintains a secondary practice location in Phoenix and is a graduate of Other (1975).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326037789
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMELVIN R STRADLINGCredential: CRNA
Location Address160 W UNIVERSITY DR STE 1Mesa, AZ 85201-5833
Mailing Address2525 W Beryl AvePhoenix, AZ 85021-1606 · (480) 202-4515 · Fax (602) 938-4954
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1975
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2021
✔ NPI 1326037789 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · RN023521
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
160 W UNIVERSITY DR STE 1, Mesa, AZ 85201

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14441 E McDowell Rd, Suite 101Phoenix, AZ 85008-4503 · Phone (602) 273-6770 · Fax (602) 889-0483

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melvin R Stradling Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID143284828
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041112000556

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Melvin Stradling reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Optometrist
3301 N MILLER RD, STE 140
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 212 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ophthalmology
4800 N 22ND ST
Phoenix, AZ 85016
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 224 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
181 services172 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
30 services30 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85201 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

87.65/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.84

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Anesthesiology
160 W UNIVERSITY DR STE 1
MESA, AZ 85201
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
160 W UNIVERSITY DR STE 1
MESA, AZ 85201
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
160 W UNIVERSITY DR STE 1
MESA, AZ 85201
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
160 W UNIVERSITY DR STE 1
MESA, AZ 85201

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melvin Stradling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Stradling is 1326037789. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2005.

Where is Melvin Stradling located?

Melvin Stradling practices at 160 W University Dr Ste 1, Mesa, AZ 85201. The listed phone number is (480) 202-4515.

What is Melvin Stradling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Melvin Stradling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvin Stradling is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melvin Stradling's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melvin Stradling reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Southwestern Eye Center Ltd (Scottsdale, AZ) and Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, PC (Phoenix, AZ). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melvin Stradling's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melvin Stradling accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Melvin Stradling as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin Stradling was last updated on September 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.